GENERAL
Who does Substance abuse effect?
What is everyone and anyone
in order to legally purchase marijuana in certain states in the U.S, you must be 21 - if so, you should purchase products from a credited and trusted...
what is dispensary
legal drinking age for alcohol use in the united states
what is 21
leading cause of preventable death in the united states
what is substance overdose / other terms and phrases accepted
Name 2 Vaping Cons
What is ....
addictive
lung health
anxiety/ depression
can lead to other drugs
sleep problems
addiction affects individuals both ....
what is physically and mentally
3 examples of stimulants
what is
amphetamines (speed and ice)
caffeine
cocaine
ecstasy
nicotine (tobacco).
List 3 symptoms of alcohol withdrawal
what is...
By the 8th grade, blank% of adolescents have consumed alcohol, blank% have smoked cigarettes, and blank% have used marijuana.
what is... By the 8th grade, 28% of adolescents have consumed alcohol, 15% have smoked cigarettes, and 16.5% have used marijuana.
What is one way brands and big companies make vapes appealing to adolescents?
what is...
bright colors
fun flavors
List one of the "12 ways to say no" refusal skills we talked about in class
what is...
1. Delay the decision: “No thanks, not today.”
2. Blame your parents: “No way, my parents would kill me.”
3. Recruit a friend: Find someone else who does not use.
4. Give it back: “No thanks, you have some.”
5. Make an excuse: “No thanks, I’m in training” or “No
thanks, I’m allergic to smoke.”
6. Use humor: “I don’t need any, I’m crazy now.”
7. Suggest an alternative: “Let’s go to the movies instead.”
8. Respect our friendship: “If you were a friend, you
wouldn’t ask me to do this.”
9. Use personal experience: “No thanks, I see what smoking
has done to my dad.”
10. Highlight disadvantages: “No thanks, smoking can make
your teeth yellow.”
11. Declare decision: “No thanks, I don’t smoke.”
12. Broken Record: Simply say no repeatedly. By doing so,
you are a part of the majority of teens who avoid drugs.
3 reasons someone may start using drugs
what is...
peer pressure - friend/social influence
stress relief
self medicating
underlying mental health disorders
post injury/surgery
When someone drinks too much, it can lead to
what is alcohol poisoning
About blank% of high school seniors do not think it's harmful to try crack or cocaine once or twice and blank% believe it's not harmful to use heroin once or twice.
what is...About 50% of high school seniors do not think it's harmful to try crack or cocaine once or twice and 40% believe it's not harmful to use heroin once or twice.
often times, vapes/ e-cigarettes also contain substances such as (give me one)
what is...
nicotine or marijuana distillate or oil
describe the difference between addiction and abuse
what is...
Substance abuse and substance addiction are often used interchangeably. In reality, people addicted to substances and people who abuse substances are different. While both have adverse effects on an individual’s life, knowing the difference between abuse vs addiction will help you understand and remedy the situation. Those who abuse drugs and alcohol still have control over their lives, while those with an addiction have a disease that affects many aspects of their life. People with addiction may seem to only have an abuse problem, when in reality their life is beginning to fall apart. Similarly, those with an abuse problem might seem like they have an addiction, but they actually are in control of their substance use.
Psychological signs of drug addiction
what is...
use of drugs or alcohol as a way to forget problems or to relax
withdrawal or keeping secrets from family and friends
loss of interest in activities that used to be important
problems with schoolwork, such as slipping grades or absences
changes in friendships, such as hanging out only with friends who use drugs
spending a lot of time figuring out how to get drugs
stealing or selling belongings to be able to afford drugs
failed attempts to stop taking drugs or drinking
anxiety, anger, or depression
mood swings
Alcohol is what category of drug?
What is Depressant
underage alcohol use is responsible for (#) deaths each year among people under the age of 21.
3,900 deaths
3 withdrawl symptoms of vaping are ...
What is...
3 pros AND 3 cons of marijuana use for those legal to utilize it
what is....
many varied answers accepted
Depressants do what to the body?
What is slow down the function of the central nervous system.
When using alcohol, individuals (both legal and illegal to drink) should never do what?
what is DRIVE A CAR
Most common substance used by teens is...
What is tobacco
when quitting vaping, what would be an immediate reason you should contact a doctor?
what is...
coughing, shortness of breath, or chest pain
nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
tiredness, fever, or weight loss